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Job Opportunity: Psychologist/Special Education Advisor- PB4L:MinEducationJob description:Job DescriptionPsychologist/Special Education AdvisorLearning Support – Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L) Canterbury Region, located in the Christchurch Office » Permanent, full-time » Christchurch Kia ora, Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Fakatalofa atu, Kia orana, Malo e lelei, Malo ni, Talofa lava, Tena koutou katoa and welcome. Help shape the future of education At the Ministry of Education, we work together to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent results. Our organisation is made up of more than 3,000 talented and committed people around New Zealand, from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for every child, young person and adult student in our education system. About our group and team Learning Support is a critical part of the Sector Enablement and Support Group in the Ministry. We are charged with leading the education sector in ensuring that children and young people with additional learning needs are supported to achieve their full potential through education. Our Learning Support specialists work closely with families, wh?nau, caregivers, schools and early childhood educators in English and M?ori medium settings and other agencies to help maximise learning results and promote social inclusion. The PB4L Team provides support to schools, early learning services, parents and non-government organisations to strengthen relationships and create more positive home and school e nvironments whilst helping to remove barriers to engagement and learning. About this function As a Psychologist or Special Education Advisor you will work within the Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L) team and within the wider Learning Support group. » Train and support educators to implement the PB4L School-Wide framework » Deliver and support a range of parenting and teacher programmes within theIncredible Yearssuite of programmes (training provided).Collaborate/co-work with other Learning Support practitioners to enhance wellbeing and learning behaviour systems in schools and early childhood education facilities » Provide professional support and guidance to school leaders and educators to build their knowledge and capacity to support the learning and behaviour of children and young people » Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with a range of professional partners, community and sector groups and support agencies to ensure that services are coordinated and effective » Collaboratively assess, plan, and monitor the implementation of evidenced informed individual (or group) intervention plans for children their families and educators » Work as part of a trans-disciplinary team where an education facility or individual child’s needs are complex About you To be prosperous you will need the following: » A availability to lgain and convey essential elements of evidenced located frameworks including but not limited to PB4L-School Wide and Incredible Years » capability to translate specialist knowledge into practical information using training, coaching and mentoring » capability to co-ordinate Learning Support service provision in a multi-agency, trans-disciplinary setting » Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal expertise and an capability to work effectively with children, young people and their families and educators across a diverse range of settings » A availability to work in a strengths focussed, ecological way in complex problem situations » Excellent content knowledge and confidence to convey this to groups of educators in a teaching/training context » The capability to understand and apply the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tangata whenuatanga » Psychologist: A Masters level tertiary qualification and a post-graduate Diploma in Educational Psychology or equivalent and hold a current practicing certificate with the NZ Psychologist’s Board and at least two years of post internship practice as a psychologist » Special Education Advisor: A Bachelor of Teaching (or equivalent) and/or Post-graduate Diploma in Special Education/Educational Psychology What can we offer you? We offer a competitive income and terms and conditions. In addition, our specialists tell us they value the following: » “The capability to make a positive difference in the lives of children, young people and their wh?nau and contribute to system wide change is a huge plus” » “The Ministry offers a strong community of practice and the support of a large organisation so I never feel isolated or alone” » “I really value the capability to work closely with specialists from other disciplines. Information technology enhances my own practice and thinking” Are you ready to make a difference? We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, including M?ori, Pacific and people with disabilities, who will enrich our knowledge of the education system. As a government agency, the Ministry is committed to keeping to the Treaty of Waitangi’s guiding principles in our work for and with M?ori students, their wh?nau, hap? and iwi. Please review the Job Description and if this opportunity interests you, and you meet the requirements, apply now using the ‘Apply Online’ button. Applications close on Sunday,12September 2021. For more information, Contact Us by Fiona Cook at Fiona.cook@education.govt.nz or 03 3787389. Please review the position description by copying and pasting this link into your browser:https://expressonline.haineslink.co.nz/pdfs/696911_JobDesc.pdf How to submit the application:Please apply via our website:https://jobs.education.govt.nz/jobtools/jncustomsearch.viewFullSing le?in_organid=17584&in_jnCounter=224793228&in_jobDate=All&in_sea rchbox=YES&in_summary=S&in_site=CareersSiteSkills:
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